When I was in Ecuador, Ecuadorians didn't want to leave their country and come to America. They loved being in their country. When I went down there and I spoke to the people, they said The gangs have taken over [Ecuador], so they're looking [to leave]. For reprieve from the gang violence. Right. And then they came here to New York and they said they were like. They over here too. Gotcha. And that's what happened. (40:13–40:15)
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Asserts that gang violence in Ecuador is a reason for migration.
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